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P686 CRA

1996 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 CRA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009
Fail 26 Feb 2009

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 184,658 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2006 166,110 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 166,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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P686 CRA is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 134,753 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P686 CRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P686 CRA registered?

P686 CRA is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P686 CRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P686 CRA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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